Supper with Sylvia Perez - Chicago's Foodie Podcast

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In this soulful and inspiring episode of Supper With Sylvia, we sit down with James Beard Award-winning Chef Erick Williams, the culinary visionary behind Chicago's celebrated Virtue Restaurant and newest hotspot Countina Rosa. Sylvia and Erick dive deep into how food can cre...

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Ever wondered what happens when your love of hiking meets your passion for craft beer? Meet Dan and Jessica, the couple behind the inspiring new book Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond. From urban trails with skyline views to suburban forest preserves, they’ve mapped out 34 unforgettable hikes paired with nearby brewerie...

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TODAY!  Meet the powerhouse and visionary behind one of Chicago’s most beloved bakeries: Justice of the Pies. Sylvia chats with Maya-Camille Broussard, who shares how baking became her superpower—and how her late father's legacy, social equity, and a hunger for change shaped her mission.

From crafting irresistible bourbon ...

In the age of social media dominance, influence is currency—and no one understands that better than today’s top Chicago food influencers. In this buzzworthy episode of Supper with Sylvia, we dive fork-first into the high-stakes world of food content creation with two of the Windy City’s biggest tastemakers.

First up is Jeremy Joyce, the charismatic creator of Black People Eats, a cross-platform movement that’s uniting communities th...

🎙️ Have you ever tried booking a table at one of Chicago’s hottest restaurants only to find every reservation snatched up—or held hostage by a third-party app demanding sky-high fees? You’re not alone.

In this eye-opening episode of Supper With Sylvia, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sylvia Perez is joined by Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, to uncover how reservation apps and ticketing platforms ar...

Ready to take your cocktails to the next level? In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, discover how crystal clear ice cubes and spheres are transforming everything from spicy margaritas to refreshing gin and tonics. We sit down with the visionary founder of Quari Ice, the Chicago-based company setting a new standard for gourmet cocktail ice.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Clear Ice Phenomenon: Why top restaurants and elite bartenders swe...

What happens when a biologist and an economist team up to revolutionize the food system? In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, meet Sean DiGioia and Joe Weber, the innovative founders of Four Star Mushrooms, a Chicago company transforming the way we grow, eat, and think about mushrooms.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Power of Gourmet Mushrooms: Discover seven delicious, high-quality mushroom varieties that are winning over even the most...

In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, I’m thrilled to welcome Jason Chan, one of Chicago’s most respected restaurateurs and a true pioneer of classic French dining in the city.

Jason has built an extraordinary career defined by perseverance, resilience, and a passion for hospitality that has made him a trusted leader among chefs and restaurant owners alike. Inspired by his parents’ tireless work ethic and dreams of a better life, J...

What can you say about a guy whose favorite color is pastrami? Welcome to Better Between the Bread, the deliciously funny podcast celebrating the life and creations of Jeff Mauro—Chicago’s own Sandwich King.

From winning Food Network Star to hosting Sandwich King and crafting viral classics like the Freddy Boombatz and the Pork Chop Sammy, Jeff has built a culinary empire served with a side of humor and a splash of giardiniera.

Now, ...

Are you a serious ramen lover searching for the most authentic Japanese noodles in Chicago? In this special episode of Supper with Sylvia, we sit down with Mike Satinover, the culinary mastermind behind Akahoshi Ramen in Logan Square. Known across Chicago’s food scene as The Ramen Lord, Satinover spent years perfecting every detail of his craft—from hand-pulled, silky noodles to deeply layered broths rich in umami.

Discover the jour...

There’s no city in America that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day quite like Chicago. From dyeing the Chicago River a brilliant emerald green to the unforgettable sound of bagpipes leading the downtown parades, the Windy City goes all in.

In this festive episode of Supper with Sylvia, we visit the legendary Fado Irish Pub, where purveyor Kieran Aherne shares how he and his team prepare for the biggest Irish celebration of the year—comple...

The world looked on in shock three years ago as  Russian bombs began killing and injuring the people of Ukraine.  Thousands flooded the borders to escape with little or nothing but their lives.  As photographs and videos emerged, a group of Chicago chefs got together to figure out a way to do what they do best, start cooking and feeding the thousands of refugees.  In an extraordinary effort, Chicago chefs Tony Priolo and Sarah Steg...

Chicago Pastry Chef Casey Doody isn't shy about letting her dreams pave the way.  Known for her Sky High Key Lime Pie and Focaccia Fridays, she's built a reputation for creating the sweet treats that top off any celebration. Doody worked her craft in Dallas, New York City and Chicago's best restaurants, private clubs and fine hotels and now finds herself at a crossroads in a whole new journey.  In this episode of Sup...

Want to learn how to make the perfect pizza pie? Look no further than the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy of Lisle, Illinois.  Every year, Chef Anthony Iannone shares the secrets from the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Italy with fellow chefs and novices alike.  Roman, deep dish, thin crust, Detroit, sliced or squared, Chef Anthony and his team are the dough virtuosos for anyone wanting to dig deep into the history of the g...

Every year Chicago restaurant insiders gather for the annual Jean Banchet Awards. Named after the legend behind the famed Le Francias Restaurant in suburban Wheeling, the honor recognizes original talent behind Chicago's most loved establishments, touching on pizza, pastries, fine wine and great neighborhood joints. Its most enthusiastic supporter and master of ceremony this year is Michael Muser of the Michelin starred "...

An era ended in 2021 when acclaimed restaurant critic Phil Vettel retired from the Chicago Tribune.  Behind the shadowy figure in his by-line, Vettel brought the tastes of a diverse and vibrant culinary landscape to thousands of loyal readers for 31 years.   In this episode of Supper with Sylvia, Vettel details the modes operandi he used to keep his identity a secret to the hundreds of restaurants he visited during his storied tenu...

Malort, for many the word alone brings a shiver through the spine or warm nostalgia for a cold night in a Chicago tavern.  This gulp of bitterness harkens back to its Swedish roots of vodka and wormwood and has been described as just about the worst tasting liqueur on the bar room shelf.  Like kale and Brussels sprouts, Malort has been around for decades, it's just recently that a whole new generation of Chicagoans and now Ame...

He's been a household name for decades and the guy millions of Americans wake up to every morning on NBC's Today Show.   But Al Roker is more than the beloved weatherman, he's a prolific author of fiction, non fiction and cookbooks.  His latest is a labor of love, a tasty collection of cherished family recipes meticulously tested and detailed with the passion and enthusiasm of his co author daughter Courtney Roker La...

Chef Bill Kim is the culinary force behind Urbanbelly restaurant in Chicago and The Table at Crate in Oak Brook, a collaboration with Crate and Barrel.  Born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Chicago, Chef Kim graduated from Kendall College and immersed himself early in his career alongside the renowned chef Charlie Trotter.  In 2008, he opened Urbanbelly in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood.  He's the author of “Korean BBQ:...